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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,523.84, 12,787.04 and 2,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,523.84, 12,787.04 and 2,368.32 is: 3,552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,523.84 : 12,787.04 = 2,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,523.84/12,787.04 = 2,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,523.84x = 12,787.04 × 2,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,523.84x = 30,283,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,283,802.57/8,523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.84

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